Franco, Johan, 1908-1988
Dates
- Existence: July 12, 1908 - April 14, 1988
Biography
Johan Franco was an American composer born in the Netherlands. He composed multiple symphonies, concerti, chamber works, vocal works, and works for Carillon. While in Europe, Franco studied composition under Willem Pijper. He became a US citizen in 1942.
Sources:
• Stevenson, Robert. “Johan Franco” In Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press, 2001.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
American Composers Collection
The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.
Johan Franco (Addendum 4), 1933-1934
The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.
Johan Franco (Addendum 5), 1931
The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.
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